Research Support Services Coordinator I

The mission of Research Support Services (RSS) is to ensure research faculty have the equipment, space and logistics resources they need to be successful. A Research Support Services Coordinator I is primarily a research staff facing position, responsible for coordinating research support services related to research space, common equipment, ultra-low temperature storage units and participate during emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes).

The position will initially be based in the Research Support Services Department at our Magnolia Campus. Ultimately, the position will be located at Moffitt at Speros in Land O’Lakes, FL once the facility opens mid-July 2026.

Position Highlights:

• Provides customer service and support for research faculty, staff and vendors with guidance from the supervisor/manager
• Support research space activities by following lab modification SOPs for expansion, compression, start up and shut down of labs under the direction of the supervisor/manager
• Familiar with the operation, function and troubleshooting of a wide range of basic science research equipment while ensuring maintenance meets research and industry standards for safety
• Supports cold storage activities for off-site freezer storage, faculty labs, shared resources and responds to alarm monitoring system
• Supports special project assignments related to supporting Moffitt Research Institute wide research initiatives such as large-scale freezer clean outs, 5S efforts, CCSG reporting, space use survey, etc.
• Serves as an “essential on-site personnel” during emergencies and coverage in the on-call schedule as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly skilled in executing and properly conducting research in an academic setting
• A critical thinker that can piece together potential issues and think about resolutions ahead of time for the staff and faculty
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with technical customers at all levels both internally and externally
• An individual that has experience with lab bench Research, particularly in the basic lab setting
• A team player who enjoys a collaborative, team-based environment
• An individual that has high emotional intelligence
• Two (2) years of working in a biology or Chemistry Research Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers and facilitate clear communication
• Contributes to development of workflows relating to lab research activation, lab start up, support for research labs, and being on call
• Support RSS supervisor/manager in maintaining research equipment across multiple campuses and minimizing downtime while continuing to maintain the equipment

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biomedical field of study with 1 year as a Research Associate or equivalent support services experience or 2 years of laboratory experience is required.
• Familiar with function and operation of basic Lab Equipment, Lab Safety and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Multi-tasks and keeps excellent records.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills and careful attention to details.
• Must have ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.